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An all new vehicle that just happens to look almost identical to another of their vehicles. Still, I really like it. Personally, I'd prefer the 2 liter version. I guess it's too early to ask if it'll have the stop-start system of the Euro version. For that matter, does anyone know if Subie is planning on making stop-start available in the U.S. sometime? I know that Mazda isn't for the moment because the way the EPA tests cars, the benefits don't show.

Someone should make post so we can vote on what we want in XV 2013: options, engine size etc.
I'm disappointed that they did not introduce this "Stop/Start" feature in the current Impreza 2012.

I'm disappointed that they did not introduce this "Stop/Start" feature in the current Impreza 2012.

I know they were testing this idea out even for Tribeca based on a Tribeca-related survey a few years ago. It is disappointing the whole lineup doesn't have this standard as its a good way to increase the MPGs of the whole lineup...

I know they were testing this idea out even for Tribeca based on a Tribeca-related survey a few years ago. It is disappointing the whole lineup doesn't have this standard as its a good way to increase the MPGs of the whole lineup...

Based on information I'm getting around, it would increase the fuel economy on the Impreza 2012 from 7.5L/100km to 6.6L/100km (31.3MPG to 35.6MPG)
Though, this feature would have to have a disable button for winter driving.

Subaru would have a good "PR" reviews if it included this feature in the current Impreza 2012 but for some reason or another somebody is not thinking this way in Subaru.

Based on information I'm getting around, it would increase the fuel economy on the Impreza 2012 from 7.5L/100km to 6.6L/100km (31.3MPG to 35.6MPG)
Though, this feature would have to have a disable button for winter driving.

Subaru would have a good "PR" reviews if it included this feature in the current Impreza 2012 but for some reason or another somebody is not thinking this way in Subaru.

They'll use it when they need it to make their CAFE goals. Until then it takes a more costly heavy duty starter, higher capacity battery and alternator. Not having it on the 2012s is about maximizing profits until it has to be done in 2016 when the corporate Car+Truck average rises to 35.5 mpg.

They'll use it when they need it to make their CAFE goals. Until then it takes a more costly heavy duty starter, higher capacity battery and alternator. Not having it on the 2012s is about maximizing profits until it has to be done in 2016 when the corporate Car+Truck average rises to 35.5 mpg.

Guy

Perhaps you're right, although Kia is making stop-start available in the new Rio and updated Soul, their 2 lower end cars. If it takes off for them, no doubt other carmakers will take notice.

Perhaps you're right, although Kia is making stop-start available in the new Rio and updated Soul, their 2 lower end cars. If it takes off for them, no doubt other carmakers will take notice.

The problem with the Subaru is that they are not a leader when it comes to technology, they are followers.
Someone has mentioned they were testing this technology long time ago with Tribeca; why isn't it on the market nobody knows.
Reading about it in various magazine, it apparently only cost $400 extra to implement.
Does oil companies pay somebody to keep that technology on the shelf? Maybe.

Nowadays, the game is all about MPG and Subaru is playing catch-up.
I was reading that Subaru is planning on making Hybrid back in 2009.
The recent news is that they are planning their own mild hybrid by 2014:http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...ybrid-approach
read it: 2020 maybe :-/

The problem with the Subaru is that they are not a leader when it comes to technology, they are followers.
Someone has mentioned they were testing this technology long time ago with Tribeca; why isn't it on the market nobody knows.
Reading about it in various magazine, it apparently only cost $400 extra to implement.
Does oil companies pay somebody to keep that technology on the shelf? Maybe.

Nowadays, the game is all about MPG and Subaru is playing catch-up.
I was reading that Subaru is planning on making Hybrid back in 2009.
The recent news is that they are planning their own mild hybrid by 2014:http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...ybrid-approach
read it: 2020 maybe :-/

It's probably because you're new here that you aren't familiar with how Subaru operates.

Subaru is AWD all the time. That and the weight associated with it put Subaru at a disadvantage for MPG. Subaru tends to guinea pig new technologies in other markets before bringing them to the US. Subaru is too small of a company to risk its reliability record just to bring technologies to market. Subaru is conservative, and rightfully so. Look at what happened to Audi with its sudden acceleration claims. Look at what happened to Toyota last year. The amount of sales Toyota lost from its brake/acceleration woes would have put Subaru out of business if it were Subaru instead of Toyota.

Regarding Subaru's hybrid, they developed their own system that was cost prohibitive. After the Toyota tie up, Subaru was all in for using Toyota's system; however, there were a lot of difficulties creating a system that would work acceptably as a symmetrical AWD hybrid. Things went back to the drawing board, and now its coming to fruition.

2.5 sounds good. I hope they just replace the Sport trim with this, though. Also hope they keep the Impreza name and don't try to pretend it's not an Impreza. Impreza XV 2.5i is fine. Or Impreza XV Sport 2.5i.

Don't know if it's been discussed elsewhere, but Subaru sent out a survey for potential names. Most of the candidates listed were real clunkers, IMO. They did posit 'XV' as an option however.

But the best idle-stop is coming from Mazda who will be coming most innovative now. They can stop the engine with the pistons in a certain position. In one cilinder they inject en spark the sparkplug so they don't need a startmotor to start every time.
As we know start-stop systems in Europe, there are a lot of situations the system doesn't work. With still a cold engine, if you got the AC on, in extreme hot conditions.... It's realy a sort of gadget to reduce CO2 numbers but in fact it's not realy fun to drive...

You knew the bright orange Subaru XV shown in Frankfurt had to be headed our way, and during last week's 2012 Impreza launch event, Subaru's director of U.S. communications, Michael McHale confirmed it. The 2013 XV will go on sale in the U.S. sometime in 2012. Its actual name is still TBD.

It's a direct replacement for the Impreza Outback Sport, which is discontinued for the 2012 model year. Looking at the XV, it appears to be a mild variation on the redesigned Impreza hatchback with raised suspension. However, its wheelbase is slightly shorter (103.7 inches versus 104.1) maybe due to slightly different positioning of the suspension arms. Its track is slightly wider, too (60 inches even versus 59.4/59.6), and the European-spec show car was wearing wider tires (225/55R17 vs. 205/50R17 on higher-line 2012 Imprezas).

Subaru's 2.0-liter diesel boxer four-cylinder engine will be available in Europe, but we expect Subaru to offer its new 148-hp, 2.0-liter FB20 gasoline four-cylinder in the U.S. with either the CVT or five-speed manual. We're hoping the 170-hp 2.5-liter FB25 engine already used in the Forester might be part of the lineup as well.

I think the Subaru XV will replace my Kia Sportage SX when this lease is up. I am disappointed by the 14 gallon tank and the city fuel economy. This past tank averaged 10.8 mpg. Fuel economy is hit or miss with it. Some tanks I get over 25 mpg, and others I get low to mid teens. This tank was a ****ing abomination.

I like the Subaru XV for its Subaru AWD (the Kia AWD is certainly a compromised AWD system), the Forester-like ground clearance , ruggedness, the more quality interior than previous Subaru models (My Forester had the cheapest interior since my '98 Kia Sephia), and mostly because of the fuel economy.

This little thing looks like it could kick ass on terrible pothole ridden roads, deep snow, rutted dirt/gravel roads, and do it while getting 30+ mpg. I hope it gets close to the 36 mpg 2012 Impreza fuel economy.

Subaru's 2.0-liter diesel boxer four-cylinder engine will be available in Europe, but we expect Subaru to offer its new 148-hp, 2.0-liter FB20 gasoline four-cylinder in the U.S. with either the CVT or five-speed manual.